Mile 175 Report
Baker Beach Road, Trail
March 22, 2016
The waves were very tumultuous and have sculpted a steep beach with plenty of driftwood.
Report Details
The waves were very tumultuous and have sculpted a steep beach with plenty of driftwood... The purple wrack line is worth a look...
Conditions
Temperature: 60 F. Cloud Cover: Cloudy. Wind Velocity: Calm/Light. Wind Direction: NW. Tide Level: 0.0 feet.
Human Activities
Number of people: 3. Other Activities: horse back riding.
Concerns
Litter
Notable Wildlife
4 to 6 seagulls only
Dead Fish or Invertebrates
Velella velella in purple pieces in the wrack line
Driftline Content
Shells, Wood pieces, Styrofoam, Ocean-based debris (from fishing boats, ship trash, etc.). bits of jellyfish Velella velella mixed with what i have head are srands of protein created in the waves from pollen...
Natural Changes
Erosion of vegetated foredune. The south side of Berry creek is eroding ... because the creek is heading into it... clumps of dune grass are sliding down
Kit Kirk
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There was nothing outstanding in my walk on the beach this time.
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